Long-Form Writing for Non-Academic Audiences
12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom
In this session, Evan Osnos, a staff writer for the New Yorker magazine, will discuss skills and approaches for writing long-form pieces. The session will touch on how to structure a good story and how to bring complicated subjects to life for non-expert readers.
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Media Training for Academics
12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom
Mary Ann Childers, former Chicago anchorwoman for CBS-TV and WLS-TV, will discuss how to expertly distill your complex research, ideas, and opinions into quotations for media interviews.
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Inclusive Assessment
3:00–4:30 pm
Eckhardt Research Center, Room 161
In this workshop, participants will consider different ways of documenting students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes in order to gauge students’ ongoing learning and barriers to learning.
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UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program Information Session
1:30–2:00 pm
Zoom
Learn about the new UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program (UChicago RDCP), which supports PIs in developing Broader Impacts dissemination and communication strategies.
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Top 10 Tips for Delivering Dynamic Presentations
12:00–1:00 pm
Zoom
Discover how to effectively communicate your research and scholarship with conviction, confidence, and clarity. In this interactive session, you’ll learn 10 best practices, tips, and techniques that strong speakers use to feel comfortable addressing any audience.
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UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program Information Session
12:00–12:30 pm
Zoom
Learn about the new UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program (UChicago RDCP), which supports PIs in developing Broader Impacts dissemination and communication strategies.
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UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program Information Session
3:00–3:30 pm
Zoom
Learn about the new UChicago Research Dissemination and Communications Program (UChicago RDCP), which supports PIs in developing Broader Impacts dissemination and communication strategies.
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Meet a Journalist: The Art and Craft of Op-Ed Writing
12:00–12:45 pm
Dante Ramos, a senior editor for The Atlantic’s Ideas section, will lead a session on the art and craft of op-ed writing.
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Developing an Effective Elevator Pitch
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Zoom
Learn key strategies for developing a brief elevator pitch about your research and scholarship to effectively engage with a wide range of audiences, including prospective funders. This interactive session will guide you through three key exercises that will help you create a unique and impactful pitch.
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Inclusive Communications for Academics
12:00–1:30 pm
Zoom
Communications must be as inclusive as possible to achieve maximum impact. This session will provide strategies to help faculty communicate inclusively with colleagues, media, and potential donors/funders.
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